Thursday was a big day for Trey as the doctors attempted a very ambitious goal - removing his cpap and transitioning to low flow oxygen, skipping high flow all together. This in addition to adjusting his medications and continuing his feeds. He did well for the first two hours, but he began laboring (which we could see from the deep retractions in his belly) so they applied high flow. Four hours later he was put back on cpap because he was just working too hard. Trey isn't ready to breathe without aids just yet. It was a good try, but it was unsuccessful. Hopefully on Friday and throughout the weekend we will trial him on high flow and transition back and forth between that and cpap to give him the practice and time he needs to do it on his own.
Stella continues to attempt to take feedings by nipple and is doing well. It is looking like she will be moved to the transition nursery within the next day or two. It appears as though the doctors cannot stahl her move any longer.
Both babies are gaining weight and are overall doing well. Since Stella may be moved soon, we took advantage of having them together and Dad held both babies at the same time. It is very cool having them near one another!
good try Trey - one step at at time. Good job on the feedings Stella. Love the pic Randy.
ReplyDeletewhat a joy to see you both being able to spend time with both the lil' angels at once.
We love & miss you all
Patti, Hank & Haley